Carne de Puerco en Salsa Verde or Green Chile Pork is absolutely one of my favorite dishes in the world. The tender pork simmers in a slightly tangy green tomatillo sauce that has a nice spicy kick to it. The combination is magical. Warm up flour tortillas and serve with a side of fresh pinto […]
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Want an EASY Valentine’s Day? From breakfast to brunch, and beyond, Melissa’s Produce is always there to provide us with the freshest seasonable produce: Cactus pear for a sweet coulis over tequila poached pears. Ripe organic peaches for a spicy hot wing glaze. Tropical passion fruits for a tart vinaigrette. Spiced Forelle pears for a […]
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Poached pears are of two worlds: Simple, yet complex. Humble, yet elegant. Modest, yet decadent. Something as unassuming as a pear can be transformed into something as graceful as any soufflé or as sophisticated as any croquembouche. A ripe pear on its own is always a satisfying and delicious snack, but why settle for “satisfying” […]
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When dreaming up recipes for the fall, our minds automatically go the old-faithful pumpkin. But, the earth offers so much more bounty during a season where the days grow colder and the night’s grow longer, and the leaves shift to shades of yellow and orange. Fall offers wonderfully hearty vegetables, such as turnips, celery root, […]
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Being a professional cook has meant coming home reeking of onions and garlic on an almost daily basis. Sometimes flaking off fish scales or peeling off an octopus tentacle or two. And while I do not mind much when I have to shake off thin slices of prosciutto after a deli slicer “incident,” sometimes I […]
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My mama once told me that if I had been born eight hours earlier, my name might have been “Patrick.” Eight hours earlier and I would have been born on St. Patrick’s Day. Not that there is anything wrong with the name Patrick, but I could have gone through life as “Pat.” Despite those eight […]
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For a light zesty snack or a swingin’ spicy meal, hot wings hold a special place in the heart of many Americans. From basketball to baseball to football to underwater basket weaving, competitive sports have long been a pretext for consuming finger-licking chicken wings smothered in hot sauce. This time of year you can find […]
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Artichokes are here! Well, these green globes are available year round but they are at their peak during Spring and Fall. We received a half dozen Globe Artichokes from our friends at Melissa’s Produce. We immediately thought about steaming them and dipping the leaves in melted butter before scraping the flesh off with our teeth. […]
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Art and I absolutely love the tropical, sweet tartness of passion fruit. We found this recipe in the new cookbook “50 Best Plants on the Planet,” by Chef Cathy Thomas and Melissa’s Produce. The dressing has chipotle chile in it. Chipotle chiles are ripe jalapeños that have been dried and smoked. The spicy kick from […]
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We all know what we’re supposed to do to stay healthy. Eat more fruits and vegetables and exercise on a regular basis. It’s common sense, right? Sometimes I’ll go into my fridge with the intention to make smart food choices, but the flour tortillas and butter look up at me and say, “Warm me up and smother […]
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